Category: Academic News
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The Importance of Learning from Failure
Queenswood was fortunate to have Matthew Syed speak to parents, girls and staff on 21 January. His talk echoed sentiments from his most recent book Black Box Thinking. In speaking……
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Soft Skills
Dr Anthony Seldon, former master of Wellington College and current vice-chancellor of Buckingham University, argues that independent schools are taking the lead nationally in preparing students for the jobs required……
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Queenswood – A School For Life
Recently I have been in California to joinOld Queenswoodians (OQs) at a reunion lunch. One young old girl flew from Washington DC, where she is on an internship, just to……
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Testing Times – by Mrs Pauline Edgar, Principal
There is much talk at the moment of the pressures on young people and we have all seen the shocking statistics of thenumbers with mental health issues. Young children as……
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Queenswood’s Response to the OECD Report: Technology in the Classroom
Recent data reflects that technology in the classroom may not noticeably improve student academic performance, nor bridge the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students. The Directorate for Education and Skills,……